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Researchers Whip up Soy-Based 3D-Printing Resin

As we explored in a previous article, the overwhelming majority of 3D-printing plastics are made from fossil fuels.

A Non-Linear 3D Printing Career

Non-linear, nontraditional career paths are becoming more of a norm. Let’s take a look at content creation in 3D printing.

Hage’s Other 3D Printers

You may have seen our story last year on Hage’s amazing 5-axis 3D printer, but did you know they offer several other powerful 3D printers?

Xerox Maps 3D Printing Participation, Acquires Vader Systems

Printing mainstay Xerox targets innovation and a fast-growing market, fulfilling promises in stepping into 3D printing.

An Update On ComeTrue’s 3D Printers

We had a chat with ComeTrue about their latest offerings.

Going to SOLIDWORKS World 2019? Here’s What You Don’t Want to Miss

Wow. Doesn’t it feel like the first SOLIDWORKS World was waaaaay back in 1998? It was.

Powerful Handheld 3D Scanners Are Coming

A report suggests that upcoming Apple iPhone designs may include powerful 3D scanning capabilities.

How 3D Printing Can Reduce Emissions

I’m reading a piece from GE talking about emissions, and began thinking about 3D printing and emissions in general.

How Do You Learn Filament Extrusion?

So you’ve decided to make your own 3D printing filament. Great. …How?

Winforsys’ Metal 3D Printers

South Korea-based Winforsys offers a selection of powerful metal 3D printers.

Jackie Sosnowski: “My Challenge Has Been Based On Age Rather Than Gender”

Jacqueline Sosnowski is a Project Manager for The Technology House in Streetsboro, Ohio.

EOS’ Latest Acquisition Furthers Texan Investments

Today EOS announces its acquisition of Vulcan Labs, advancing further in Texan operations.

More On Simplify3D’s Upcoming V5

After our recent story on Simplify3D’s upgrade plans, we received some additional clarifications from the company.

3D Pioneers Challenge To Award Boundary-Pushing Design in 3D Printing

The 2019 3D Pioneers Challenge is accepting entries in a €35,000+ design contest with a simple brief: push the boundaries.

New Reverse Engineering CAD Technique Could Pose Issues

Researchers at MIT have developed a practical method of reverse engineering 3D models.

Book of the Week: “Jewellery From Art Nouveau to 3D Printing”

This week’s selection is “Jewellery: From Art Nouveau to 3D Printing” by Alba Cappellieri.

See You at SOLIDWORKS World 2019?

We’re getting ready for SOLIDWORKS World next week in Dallas.

InssTek Introduces Modular Resolution

A new cartridge system means InssTek customers don’t have to choose between fast and fine for metal 3D printing.

Simplify3D 5.0 To Be Paid Upgrade Only

Simplify3D has let users know their next upgrade, 5.0, will be a paid upgrade.

Unusual Reverse-Scanning 3D Printing Method Developed

Researchers at UC Berkeley and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory have developed an unusual 3D printing process that mimics 3D scanning, except in reverse.

Design of the Week: Wire Spool Holder With Straightener

This week’s selection is the practical Wire Spool Holder With Straightener by Hackaday contributor Roger.

Sculpteo’s Annual Survey Is Open

Our friends at Sculpteo have launched their annual industry survey.

TwikIt’s Twikbot Cloud Platform Could Inject 3D Printing Into More Industries

I’m looking at an unusual 3D printing software platform, Twikit.

Ackuretta’s New FreeShape 120 3D Printer

Ackuretta has released a new 3D printer for the dental and jewelry markets, the FreeShape 120.

Digital Manufacturing as a Game-Changer (When the Game is Football)

Carbon and Riddell have announced a partnership centering around customized 3D printed helmet liners.

Multiphoton Optics Produces Modular High-Precision 3D Printer

Multiphoton Optics has just launched their new LithoProf3D series.

Carbon Introduces Large L1 3D Printer for High-Volume Manufacturing

Carbon has made no secret of its manufacturing aspirations, and the new L1 is the next step in hardware for “immediate, high-volume production.”

DED Metal 3D Printing Goes Desktop with ADDiTEC

Some startups jump into public view with a big splash.

513 Years and a 3D Printer Later, the Swiss Guard Don New Helmets

Almost a year after introducing their new 3D printed helmets, the Swiss Guard are donning them for service.

Two New Ceramic 3D Printers From Kwambio

Kwambio has announced, but not yet released, two new ceramic 3D printers.

Solvay and 3D Printing Materials Simulation

Understanding high-performance polymers in 3D printing is crucial.

Scammed By A Fake 3D Printer Vendor

There are few things more frustrating than to have your scammed out of your well-earned cash by distant parties.

How to Prepare a Design Guide for Accurate Manufacturing Bids

For years we’ve been watching industrial designer Eric Strebel’s insightful design process videos; videos that show how he goes about making products from start to finish.

One Hundred Years of Bauhaus: Modernizing Modern Art Using 3D Printing

Charles Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss 100 years of Bauhaus design and an intersection with 3D printing.

Cubicure’s Unusual Hot Film 3D Printing Concept

I’m looking at an unusual way to perform SLA 3D printing by Cubicure.

ProtoFab’s Industrial 3D Printers

You may have not heard of ProtoFab, but they have long experience in 3D printing.

3D Printing Puts History Back in Our Hands

Google Arts and Culture is using Stratasys’ 3D printing technology to accurately recreate ancient history.

Natalie Rudolph: “Every Successful Technology Moves 3D Printing One Step Closer To Our Common Goals Of Changing The Manufacturing Industry”

Natalie Rudolph is the Director of Material & Process development at AREVO, Inc.

Out-of-This-World 3D Printing for the Silver Screen

We get a look inside First Man’s use of 3D printing.

Small 3D Print Operations Should Consider Consolidation

There is so much competition smaller 3D print vendors might consider consolidating to expand.

The Dremel 3D40 FLEX 3D Printer

Dremel announced a new desktop 3D printer, the Dremel DigiLab 3D40 FLEX 3D Printer.

E3D-Online Making Progress On Their Tool-Changing 3D Printer Design

E3D-Online has nearly completed its beta test of an unusual tool-changing 3D printer.

Book of the Week: Fundamentals of 3D Food Printing and Applications

This week’s selection is “Fundamentals of 3D Food Printing and Applications” by Fernanda C. Godoi, Bhesh R. Bhandari, Sangeeta Prakash and Min Zhang.

Our 2018 Reader Survey Results

We’ve completed our annual reader survey and found some interesting results that we’d like to show you.

Is Hybrid Manufacturing Worth the Hype?

A new style of production is beginning to emerge — hybrid manufacturing — which combines both additive and subtractive techniques. It’s been getting a lot of attention recently, but is hybrid manufacturing worth all the hype?

The Need for Materials Intelligence in Additive Manufacturing

An important acquisition in simulation and materials intelligence has been flying under the radar.

Chemical Companies’ Focus on 3D Printing

Evonik recently announced its acquisition of 3D printing materials startup Structured Polymers.

Design of the Week: Razor Stand With Counter

This week’s selection is the practical Razor Stand With Counter by Thingiverse contributor ThatSlacker.

Troubles At Maker Geeks

There’s a bit of controversy surrounding US-based filament producer Maker Geeks.

The Lugo Labs 3D Printers

Lugo Labs is a 3D print brand name by Formers Farm.

MoMA and Machine Art: Then and Now

Charles Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss art: modern, machine, 3D printed.

Big Changes At Midwest Composite Technologies

Once in a while a company makes a very strategic move. This is one of them.

Sunata Now GPU Enabled

Atlas 3D’s Sunata tool is now GPU enabled.

3D Printing Metacrystals To Increase Strength

Researchers at Imperial College London and the University of Sheffield have developed a powerful technique to strengthen metal 3D prints.

Carbon Introduces 3D-Printed Auto Parts for Ford

Ford Motor Company has been a long-time partner of Silicon Valley-based 3D printing firm Carbon.

Question of the Week: Metal 3D Pen?

This week’s question is one we’ve seen a couple of times and deserves an answer.

NASCAR Experience Driving Advanced Manufacturing Ambitions at KAM

With hybrid technologies and NASCAR roots, KAM is set to race forward in advanced manufacturing.

The 21st Century Cures Act Funds 3D Printing Innovations

Charles Goulding and Rafaella July look into 3D printing as part of the 21st Century Cares Act.

CoLiDo’s Metal 3D Printer Now Available

After a couple of years of development, Hong Kong-based CoLiDo has released their new metal 3D printer.

How To Create Unique Low-Poly Designs Using SelfCAD

If you’ve yet to get your CAD jabbers on SelfCAD, you can spin it up and start modeling in less time than it takes to juice a pack navel oranges with your elbows at your co-worker’s desk–Tis a fact.

Developments in Dental 3D Printing

Charles Goulding and Rafaella July discuss 3D printing in the dental industry.

How To 3D Print Electricity

Researchers have developed highly useful new approaches for 3D printing piezoelectric materials.

Should SLS Instead Be PLS?

An interesting thought: is the term “SLS” wrong?

Desktop Metal’s Massive Funding

A $160 million investment brings Desktop Metal’s combined funding to $438 million.

Brenna McCornac: It Is Exciting To See A Manufacturing Field Where Women Get In On The Ground Floor

“It is exciting to see a manufacturing field where women get in on the ground floor and pave the way for the gap of women in STEM to be closed”

A Deeper Look At PULVERMEISTER

After our story last week about a new post processing company, PULVERMEISTER, we learned a great deal more.

Peopoly Introduces Moai 200

Peopoly’s new SLA 3D printer is designed to compete with both resin- and filament-based machines.

Jabil Engineered Materials: In-Depth with the Execs

Today, Jabil Engineered Materials debuts; we spoke with two executives to find out why the move is promising for the 3D printing industry.

Jabil Introduces Engineered Materials

Product solutions mainstay Jabil introduces its next step forward in industrializing 3D printing: Engineered Materials.

Book Of The Week: Printing Polymers: An Introduction to Polymer Science for 3D Printers, Students and STEM Educators

This week’s selection is “Printing Polymers: An Introduction to Polymer Science for 3D Printers, Students and STEM Educators” by Curtis Barr and Daniel Vennerberg.

Using Shape-Memory Polymers In 3D Print Design

Some very interesting research shows how shape-memory polymers could be used in functional 3D printing designs.

A Very Different Kind of Wood Filament

Deep in the forests of British Columbia is a startup company making 3D print materials from wood.

3D Printing and Innovation in the Apparel Industry

Charles Goulding, Tyler Gianchetta, and Andressa Bonafe take a look at 3D printing in innovative apparel.

Admatec’s Ceramic 3D Printers

Admatec produces powerful ceramic (and metal) 3D printers.

Design of the Week: Old Chair Repair

This week’s selection is a repair technique for an old chair by Reddit contributor Will_-.

YouTube: Empowering You and 3D Printing

Charles Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine the role of YouTube in empowering those interested in exploring 3D printing.

Could 3D Prints Think? That May Be Closer Than You Believe

Some very intriguing research suggests it may be possible to 3D print “smart” objects.

gCreate Introduces “Redesigned Workhorse” gMax 2

gCreate is starting 2019 off with a new 3D printer.

The Amazing PULVERMEISTER

A new company, Pulvermeister GmbH, has produced a prototype of a 3D print post-processing device.

FedEx and the Future of Logistics

3D printing is part of the FedEx vision of the future in logistics. But how much of that vision is still TBA.

Sharebot’s Q Dual Professional 3D Printer

We had a look at Sharebot’s new Q Dual professional 3D printer.

Where Do 3D Printing Metals Come from?

With an understanding that something doesn’t just come from nothing, we explored the base materials used for the creation of plastics used in the 3D printing industry.

Melissa Ng Throws Down the (3D Printed) Design Gauntlet

Melissa Ng’s stunning Phoenix Gauntlets are inspired by 15th century armor and brought to new fashionable life with 3D printed jacket molds.

Will We Be 3D Printing Solar Cells?

A new polymer development might eventually lead to the ability to 3D print many new functional devices.

Fortify Fortifies Composite 3D Printing

Boston-based Fortify has announced a $2.5 million strategic funding round set to advance its Digital Composite Manufacturing (DCM) process for strong 3D printing.